Natatorium & Physical Education Complex (currently known as the HPER Natatorium), University of Utah

• Address

  250 South 1850 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

• Year Completed

  1969

• Building Type

  University

• Location Area

  Salt Lake City - University of Utah campus (UU)

• Architect:

  Edward Joe Ruben

• Firms and Partnerships

  FFKR Architects

  Fowler Ferguson Kingston Ruben Architects

  Robert A. Fowler Associated Architects

• Project Description

  Design Team: FFKR Architects, full architectural services; structural, Hoffman C. Hughes; mechanical, Bridgers and Paxton; electrical, Blomquist & Brown.

  Building Description: An article from the FFKR Architects firm describes the structure as: “The diving area has 1-,3-, 5-meter boards. Spectator seating for 300 is provided above the pool decks. Access is provided from natatorium to locker rooms and athletic and physical education departments located in adjacent buildings. Full height southern exposure. Pool deck is extended to an outside courtyard.”¹




• Sources

  1. “Natatorium University of Utah,” in “Data Sheets N-Z” file, FFKR Architects, Salt Lake City, Utah.